Weird Washington

Weird Washington
Author: Jeff Davis
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1402745451

Each fun and intriguing volume offers more than 250 illustrated pages of places where tourists usually don't venture. These unique travel guides are chock-full of information about oddball curiosities, ghostly places, local legends, and peculiar roadside attractions.

City Scratch-Off Map: Washington, D.C.

City Scratch-Off Map: Washington, D.C.
Author: Christina Henry de Tessan
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781452149974

This portable scratch-off map of Washington, D.C. transforms a trip through the city into a one-of-a-kind adventure. Illustrated in full-color, the map features 30 scratch-off icons of landmarks and hot spots around town—that when uncovered, reveal fun facts and highlights at each destination. Extended travel information on the back of the map, written by the author of bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, packs helpful navigation tips and more fascinating details that will delight first-time visitors and locals alike.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465433414

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, D.C. is your indispensable guide to this amazing part of the world. This fully updated guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Washington, D.C. has to offer. Go in-depth at the National Gallery and Smithsonian museums and get a street-by-street look at Washington, D.C.'s neighborhoods with 3-D aerial maps. This guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. This new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations that lead you straight to the best attractions. This uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you discover everything region-by-region, from Capitol Hill to Georgetown and everywhere in between. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus, or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Washington, D.C. effortlessly.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465461728

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, DC, is your in-depth guide to the very best of the District of Columbia. Experience all that the United States' capital has to offer, from the Smithsonian museums to the historic district of Capitol Hill to the quaint streets of Georgetown-and everything in between. Additionally, this revised and updated travel guide for Washington, DC, covers areas outside the city for those looking to explore historic Civil War battlefields or hike the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, DC. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, DC, truly shows you the nation's capital as no one else can.

George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour

George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour
Author: Warren L. Bingham
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625857535

This account of the first president’s trip to unite a young America “follows Washington’s travels day-by-day with detailed information about each stop” (Daily Herald). Newly elected president George Washington set out to visit the new nation aware that he was the singular unifying figure in America. The journey’s finale was the Southern Tour, begun in March 1791. The long and arduous trek from the capital, Philadelphia, passed through seven states and the future Washington, DC. But the focus was on Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. The president kept a rigorous schedule, enduring rugged roads and hazardous water crossings. His highly anticipated arrival in each destination was a community celebration with countless teas, parades, dinners, and dances. Author Warren Bingham reveals the history and lore of the most beloved American president and his survey of the newly formed southern United States. Includes photos

Fodor's Virginia and Maryland, 10th Edition

Fodor's Virginia and Maryland, 10th Edition
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Maryland
ISBN: 1400008166

Providing the most accurate and up-to-date information available, this new edition helps visitors experience Virginia and Maryland like the locals. It includes choices for every traveler, from hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains to touring a vineyard or a Civil War battlefield.

Myanmar (Burma) since the 1988 Uprising

Myanmar (Burma) since the 1988 Uprising
Author: Andrew Selth
Publisher: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2022-01-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9814951781

Updated by popular demand, this is the fourth edition of this important bibliography. It lists a wide selection of works on or about Myanmar published in English and in hard copy since the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, which marked the beginning of a new era in Myanmar’s modern history. There are now 2,727 titles listed. They have been written, edited, translated or compiled by over 2,000 people, from many different backgrounds. These works have been organized into thirty-five subject chapters containing ninety-five discrete sections. There are also four appendices, including a comprehensive reading guide for those unfamiliar with Myanmar or who may be seeking guidance on particular topics. This book is an invaluable aid to officials, scholars, journalists, armchair travellers and others with an interest in this fascinating but deeply troubled country.